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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
2
Local items from Batanga show open churches Baptist and Episcopal with sermons by Rev. M. A. Adams, plus community business moves. Hal Hayes returns as cornetist. Dasher plans move to Los Angeles. numerous locals involved in improvements, services, and shops.
Alleghany county plans an extra $60,000 bond at the election on the 10th, bringing the total to $100,000 for the Elkin and Alleghany Railroad stock. If approved, the bond funds would guarantee building the line through the county within four years and provide a southern outlet via the Virginia Carolina route. The piece urges a strong majority, cites Ashe county incentives, and notes Watauga county’s history of approving railroad issues.
Miss Hattie Bingham returns home soon from Carson-Newman College. Miss Maud Mast back home for summer vacation after teaching at Crouse North Carolina. Miss Bess Johnson ill but improving and plans to attend Sunday afternoon. A youth sought advice on engagement gift between a diamond ring or car. A June 3 gathering at N L Mast’s home rode to Tater Hill and Big Bald with lunch and a joyful day. Lizzie Taylor visited Inez Mast. weekly prayer meetings at Cove Creek and Hen sons Chapel. Pastor changes at Cove Creek and Montezuma medical rest for Rev W M Bagby. Trinity grad Rev Guy Hamilton to begin soon. quarterly meeting June 10–11 at Mabel with T E Wage officiating.
Mrs. L. M. Thomas of 729 Tenth Ave Hickory North Carolina testifies that kidney trouble caused morning backache and ankle swelling. After tried Doan's Kidney Pills she felt relief from the first dose and two boxes removed the trouble. Price 50 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
C M Critcher announces he is not a candidate for the sheriff’s nomination in Watauga County nor for any other office. He thanks voters for past support and hopes to serve in the future.
The Mighty Haag Shows showcase a vast program with many young and capably diverse acts from riders aerialists contortionists jugglers high wire gymnasts bicyclists clowns and trainers. Rivalry between lady and gentleman performers heightens the entertainment as patrons are promised a modern deluxe lineup on June 9 in Boone.
T M Moretz of Sands North Carolina announces the sale of his entire capital stock in the Sands Mercantile Co to D C Coffey and J A Norris. He disclaims responsibility for any debts unless presented within 30 days from May 29 1916.
Entry Notice No. 2536 reports Willie W. Miller entering 25 acres in Meat Camp on Meat Sump Creek starting at a chestnut stake in Hannah Campbell land and Caleb Winebarger line. Entered May 20 1916 by H J Hardin Entry Taker. The ad notes paying by check.
Merchants and Farmers are invited to Riverside to supply groceries flour corn oats salt tobacco hardware wagon parts and farming implements fertilizers and rock lime. The advert promises attractive prices and savings for regular customers and paying top prices for produce along with cross ties tan bark and lumber.
The proprietor proclaims renewed energy after 1915 and invites the public to buy groceries and hardware. A full line of fresh groceries is always on hand at the right price, with a complete hardware selection available.
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